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Dranorian Readiness and Alertness Barometer

The Dranorian Readiness and Alertness Barometer (DRAB) is a scale used to measure the attack risk on Dranoria and instruct appropriate military preparations.

Predecessor

The Defence Alertness Scale (DAS) was the predecessor to the DRAB, used in Optima. It was updated by the intelligence services and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and used by the ODF, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Office of Civil Defence to determine the appropriate level of alertness and preparation for the current security situation. It fell out of use after Michael Sander's departure from Optima and was officially discontinued along with the Optiman Defence Force when Optima was annexed by Dranoria. It was inspired by the UK's 80s-era civil defence plans and the US DEFCON scale. The scale was intended for simultaneous civil and military use, and applied separately to three different civil defence regions.

Nuclear attack expected within thirty minutes. Civilians instructed to enter fallout shelters. Warning broadcast on all OBC outlets. Government offices closed. Control of the OBC is assumed by the Minister of Defence and Security.

Attack Signal: YELLOW

Nuclear or conventional attack likely within 24 hours. Inessential work ceased. Warning broadcast on the OBC. Civil Guard placed on standby. Government given right to requisition up to 45 per cent of stocks in supermarkets.

Stage II Readiness

Nuclear or conventional attack likely, but not inevitable. Civilians instructed to build home fallout shelters. Up to 65 per cent of OBC airtime is reserved for use by the Ministry of Defence and Security. Instructional leaflets printed in every major newspaper, and distributed door-to-door. Military placed on standby. Stockpiling of food, medication, and water by government commences.

The scale remained at Peacetime for all territories for its entire lifespan, barring a short window before official publication of the scale, in which it was at Stage I Readiness for Dayne-Yabloko and Central.